Orioles news: Orioles bats finally break out, and team gets good news on Holliday

TL;DR

The Baltimore Orioles' offense exploded with six home runs in a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Adley Rutschman returned strong, contributing significantly to the win, while Jackson Holliday received positive news regarding his injury.

Key points

Orioles hit six home runs in a 10-3 win over Red Sox
Adley Rutschman returned with a strong performance
Jackson Holliday's MRI showed no structural damage
Dean Kremer will miss several weeks due to injury
Team depth is showing positive signs

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 24: Dylan Beavers #12 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 24, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good morning Birdland, That felt good! We have been waiting for this Orioles offense, which is loaded with potential, to finally break out and show us their power. They did exactly that on Friday night, blasting six home runs as part of a 10-3 dismantling of the visiting Red Sox. It could not have gone much better than it did. You can go up and down the box score to find things worth smiling about. Perhaps the most important nugget is that Adley Rutschman continues to look like his old self, picking up right where he left off before his recent IL stint. He went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI in the win last night, and now has a 1.115 OPS on the season. Rutschman being back has given the entire lineup better structure. Samuel Basallo has dropped a few spots in the order and looked better for it. The youngster went 4-for-5 on Friday, including his fourth homer of the year. The hardest hit of the day belonged to . He had a 111.2-mph single in the second inning, not a bad follow-up to the 109.1-mph homer he had to begin the game. Maybe he is coming out of his recent cold spell. The O’s would welcome the boost. Speaking of which, has been activated? He hit another homer on Friday, his third of the week. There is still work to be done on his season numbers, but the outcomes have been better recently. The Orioles do not need him to be a star, but they have to hope for more more than a .618 OPS out of the third base position. He has plenty of talent to make that happen. And don’t forget about the 4-for-4 night from , or the three hits (including a home run) from Dylan Beavers. Oh, and was activated from the concussion list. Plus, the news was good on ’s MRI. The point is that the Orioles depth is (for now) showing itself. That doesn’t mean it will always be apparent, or that other rough patches won’t come. But in this moment, the team is showing what it is capable of against some admittedly struggling opponents. That’s what team’s with playoff aspirations have to do. In case you missed it, . The O’s will be hoping that can bounce back to secure a series win, while the bats will have to deal with the normally dominant , who is in poor form (11.77 ERA over last three starts) at the moment. **Links** Holliday said that “it felt like I broke my hand again” during that painful looking swing earlier this week. Fortunately, after getting imaging done, the Orioles medical staff confirmed that there is no structural damage, only slight inflammation. The infielder will still take some time off to let that inflammation subside. At this rate, it feels unlikely that he is back with the big league club until at least mid-May. The only “negative” update was on , who is going to miss “several weeks to say the least” with a quad strain, according to Mike Elias. Holliday is going to take off a week and then get back to work. is hitting and throwing down in Sarasota. is doing the same and is close to a rehab assignment. is expected to be ready soon. is right behind him. For one day at least, the Orioles didn’t get bad news about an injury. This year’s team has already shown they are quite a bit deeper than the 2025 version. That has allowed them to tread water as they get healthy. A 13-13 record isn’t great, but it has them in the thick of the wild card picture, and there is reason to think that the team will improve as the season goes on. **Orioles birthdays** Is it your birthday? Happy birthday!

Q&A

What was the score of the Orioles vs. Red Sox game on April 24, 2026?

The Orioles defeated the Red Sox 10-3 on April 24, 2026.

How did Adley Rutschman perform in the game against the Red Sox?

Adley Rutschman went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI in the game.

What is the status of Jackson Holliday's injury?

Jackson Holliday's MRI showed no structural damage, only slight inflammation, and he will take time off to recover.

What updates were provided on other Orioles players' injuries?

Dean Kremer is expected to miss several weeks with a quad strain, while other players like Jordan Westburg and Heston Kjerstad are close to returning from rehab.